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U.S. ZIP Code · WI53959

Sauk County

Typical home value

$311,434[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.3%
5-year / yr
+6.3%
10-year / yr
+6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+9.6%
vs metro
vs state
+2.1%
ZIP 53959 location in WI
Location of ZIP 53959 in WI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 53959 is worth $311,434. Over the past year, values have risen 5.3%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,241[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Sauk County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
14,451[3]
Median household income
$77,924[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Sauk County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-40[5]
Moved in
1,877
Moved out
1,917

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Reedsburg Area High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Reedsburg School District

    889 students

  • Webb Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Reedsburg School District

    563 students

  • Prairie Ridge Intermediate

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Reedsburg School District

    512 students

  • Pineview Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Reedsburg School District

    385 students

  • West Side Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Reedsburg School District

    207 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,575
Loan principal$249,148
Down payment$62,287
Total interest paid$317,774

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,104
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 53959?
The typical home in 53959 is worth $311,434, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 53959?
Home values in 53959 are up 5.3% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 53959?
The effective property tax rate in 53959 is 1.0% — roughly $3,241 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 53959?
ZIP code 53959 has a population of 14,451 and a median household income of $77,924.

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